Choose a White Roof in Montreal

With a goal of sustainable development and the fight against heat islands, it is now mandatory to have a white roof in certain neighbourhoods of Montreal, particularly on flat roofs. Couvreurs-DM offers you the opportunity to easily go green by installing a membrane on your roof in order to benefit from a white roof in Montreal.

Advantages of a white roof in Montreal

Traditionally, roofs are dark in colour. However, the darker shades attract and potentiate UV rays, leading to an increase in the building's interior temperature and the formation of very hot areas in urbanized environments. This phenomenon makes homes sometimes uncomfortable in summer and often results in a large and environmentally unfriendly use of ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

The installation of a white membrane on a roof allows the sun's rays to be reflected effectively and thus, reduces the heat stored by the roof. This type of installation has many advantages both from an ecological and economic point of view as well as from the point of view of the comfort of the occupants of the building equipped with it. Opting for a white roof contributes to:

the lower indoor temperature of the building by several degrees

reduced energy consumption due to air conditioning and ventilation systems

the reduction of heat islands in urban areas

roof protection and an increase in its life span.

White roofing membranes

Setting up a white roof in Montreal is quite simple and consists of covering an existing flat roof, or one created during new construction, with an energy-efficient white membrane. For this purpose, there are several types of membranes:

Each of these membranes has specific technical characteristics that make them more suitable for certain environments than others. Couvreurs-DM will be able to recommend the membrane that best suits your needs. Whichever material you choose, each white roof membrane is guaranteed to be waterproof, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. In addition, these eco-responsible devices are highly durable over time, require little maintenance and are weather-resistant.

A white membrane for a green roof or a flat roof

If you are considering creating a green roof, installing a white membrane is a wise choice. Waterproof and durable, it facilitates the establishment of plants by better insulating the roof against heat and helping to improve the quality of the surrounding air. By reducing the temperature locally, it also allows you to create a very pleasant roof terrace, on which you can stay without suffering from excessive heat.

Do you want a roof that is ecological, durable, comfortable and economical? Feel free to contact us for any information or quotation regarding the installation of a white membrane on your flat roof in Montreal.